Information Security Manager - Remote Role

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive executive compensation and

Global health insurance and retirement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Information Security Manager to lead our security program in a fully remote capacity. This leadership role defines, implements, and manages enterprise security, guiding a distributed team and ensuring regulatory compliance across global operations.

You will drive risk management, incident response, and continuous improvement of security operations, while partnering with internal stakeholders and external security partners to bolster resilience and trust.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• CISSP or CISM certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic information security roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of security professionals to maintain high performance.
• Oversee risk management, compliance programs (POPIA, GDPR) and audit processes.
• Direct security incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.
• Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external security partners.

Education

Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field

CISSP or CISM certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and strategic Information Security Manager to lead their security operations in a fully remote capacity. This leadership position is responsible for defining, implementing, and managing a comprehensive security program to protect the organization's valuable data and systems. You will guide a distributed team, oversee risk management, ensure regulatory compliance, and champion security best practices across the company. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned security leader looking for the autonomy and impact of a remote position, contributing significantly to the company's resilience and trustworthiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic information security roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of security professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee risk management frameworks, compliance programs (e.g., POPIA, GDPR), and audit processes.
• Direct security incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external security partners.
• Drive continuous improvement in security operations and technology adoption.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with a minimum of 4 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing enterprise-level security programs.
• In-depth knowledge of global security regulations and compliance standards.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and remote team management skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are mandatory.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive global health insurance and retirement planning benefits.
• Generous paid time off and a substantial professional development budget.
• Opportunity to lead a critical function for a forward-thinking organization from anywhere in the world, impacting operations in regions including East London .